Illinois’ Most Respected Local Government Law Firm for Nearly 100 Years.

Ancel Glink operates under one fundamental goal: Empower our clients to operate as effectively and efficiently under state and federal law to optimize results for their constituencies and their business operations, goals, and objectives.
Ancel Glink attorneys are well respected practitioners primarily serving local governments in all areas of their governance and legal affairs, including local government, litigation, labor and employment, land use and economic development, election law and workers’ compensation. We provide practical legal advice that is easily understood, evaluated and applied. We tailor our services to your unique and evolving legal services needs, providing our clients with solutions that lead to effective and efficient results.
Our Primary Clients Include:
- Municipalities
- Park Districts
- Townships
- Library Districts
- Self Insurance Pools
- School Districts
In addition, we serve many private sector entities in business and organizational matters, and who are often involved with governmental bodies and agencies.


Our Areas Of Practice
Ancel Glink is a full-service local government law firm that has consulted with and represented Illinois local governments at all levels for nearly 100 years. We also serve private sector clients engaged with and seeking approvals from local governments and agencies. Ancel Glink attorneys have the experience and expertise in a variety of practice areas relating to local governments, serving as both general counsel as well as special counsel for numerous clients across the state.
Local Government
Comprehensive legal services for municipal, park, library, township and other local governments.
Litigation
Complete litigation services for local governments, resolving disputes efficiently and effectively.
Labor & Employment
Trusted labor and employment law services for municipalities, parks, and other local governments.
Land Use & Economic Development
Strategic land use and economic development legal counsel for public and private sectors.
Election Law
Experienced legal services in election law for local, state, and federal candidates.
Workers' Compensation
Dedicated workers' compensation defense for public and private sectors, ensuring optimal results.